Shining Imperial-pigeon vs Lined Quail-Dove
Ducula chalconota compared with Zentrygon linearis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shining Imperial-pigeon | Lined Quail-Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ducula chalconota | Zentrygon linearis |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) | 30.1 cm (11.9 in) |
| Weight | 553.5 g (19.52 oz) | 267.3333333333333 g (9.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Least Concern
Lined Quail-Dove
How to Tell Them Apart
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Lined Quail-Dove
Plumage
Lined Quail-Dove: black and white lined face pattern; dark brown above; pale buff below; bare blue-gray orbital skin; Venezuelan
About These Birds
Shining Imperial-pigeon
Shining Imperial-pigeon (Ducula chalconota), 38 cm. Richly iridescent bronze-green upperparts with a contrasting pale grey head and underparts. Found in montane forest of New Guinea from 700 to 2,200 m. Frugivore. Least Concern; common in hill and montane forest.
Lined Quail-Dove
Medium quail-dove, 25–28 cm, with brown upperparts, grey head, and fine dark streaking on the grey breast giving a 'lined' appearance. Inhabits montane cloud forest in Venezuela, Trinidad, and adjacent Colombia. Terrestrial forager. Least Concern.